station

noun
UK: /ˈsteɪʃən/
US: /ˈsteɪʃən/

  1. A place where trains or buses regularly stop so passengers can get on or off.

    1. I waited for the bus at the station. [ ] [ ]
    2. The train station was crowded during the morning commute, making it difficult to navigate. [ ] [ ]

  2. A building and equipment from which radio or television programs are broadcast.

    1. I like that radio station very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local television station reported on the town's annual festival with enthusiasm. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place where a particular activity is based.

    1. The police station is near my house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The research station in Antarctica provides crucial data on climate change. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

terminal depot base garrison
station transitive-verb

  1. To put someone in a particular place to do a job.

    1. I'll station myself near the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The troops were stationed along the border to prevent any potential incursions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "station" in English means: A place where trains or buses regularly stop so passengers can get on or off., A building and equipment from which radio or television programs are broadcast., A place where a particular activity is based..

The phonetic transcription of "station" is /ˈsteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˈsteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "station": terminal, depot, base, garrison.

Example usage of "station": "I waited for the bus at the station.". More examples on the page.